Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 17-08-2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Madhya Gujarat Vij Company Ltd (petitioner) vs. A K Patel and Co (respondent).
  • Originating from an impugned judgment and order dated 30-01-2026 in FA No. 3804/2023 passed by the High Court of Gujarat, Ahmedabad.
  • The petitioner filed for Special Leave to Appeal (SLP) No. 16639/2026 and sought admission with SLP(C) No. 16891/2026 (III‑B).
  • An Interlocutory Application (IA No.184061/2026) was filed seeking permission to delete the grounds in the SLP.
  • Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Tushar Mehta, Solicitor General of India, assisted by Mr. Pradeep Misra, AOR, and other advocates.
  • Counsel for respondent: Mr. Abhinav Mukerji, Senior Counsel, assisted by Ms. Misha Rohatgi (AOR) and other advocates.

Observations & Directions

1. The Court allowed IA No.184061/2026, granting permission to delete the grounds in SLP(C) No.16891/2026 and directed necessary steps to be taken.

2. The matter was heard before Hon'ble Justices K.V. Viswanathan and Arun Palli.

3. The Court issued a notice, returnable on 16th November 2026.

4. The notice was accepted by Ms. Misha Rohatgi, learned AOR for the respondent(s).

5. Both parties are directed to complete pleadings in the two matters.

6. A stay of execution proceedings was ordered in both matters pending further hearing.

Final Outcome

  • IA permitting deletion of grounds in the SLP was granted; a notice has been issued with a return date of 16‑Nov‑2026; the respondent’s AOR accepted the notice; pleadings must be completed; and execution proceedings are stayed in both related matters.

Topics: Special Leave to Appeal, Execution Stay